"O Susan, Susan, lovely dear, My vows shall……" — John Gay (1685_1732)

"O Susan, Susan, lovely dear, My vows shall ever true remain; Let me kiss off that falling tear, We only part to meet again. Change, as ye list, ye winds; my heart shall be The faithful compass that stillpoints to thee. 'Believe not what the landmensay, Who tempt with doubts thy constant mind: They'll tell thee, sailors, when away, In ev'ry port a mistress find. Yes, yes, believe them when they tell thee so, For thou art present wheresoe'er I go."

— John Gay (1685_1732)

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